Sultan Al Neyadi, the Emirati astronaut currently aboard the International Space Station, captured a nighttime photograph of the capital city, Amman, to commemorate Jordan’s 77th Independence Day.

In a tweet, Al Neyadi congratulated Jordanians on Independence Day calling the country “a beacon of Arab culture” adding that Amman “holds a special place in our hearts.”

Saluting #Jordan on their Independence Day.
A beacon of Arab culture and boundless generosity set against the enigmatic backdrop of the Dead Sea, Jordan seamlessly blends heritage and natural charm. Here is a snap of #Amman, a city that holds a special place in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/15HBTMzSSy

— Sultan AlNeyadi (@Astro_Alneyadi) May 25, 2023